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Govt to invest $35 million in NZ's 'Entrepreneurial Universities'
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Govt to invest $35 million in NZ's 'Entrepreneurial Universities'

$35 million will be poured into 'Entrepreneurial Universities' that can attract researchers, innovation and ultimately grow New Zealand education.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd Aug 2016
Building the digital universities of tomorrow - challenges and opportunities
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Building the digital universities of tomorrow - challenges and opportunities

Students' needs and expectations will continue to change as new technologies arise and affect the education sector.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 13th Jun 2016
How is NZ's tertiary sector stacking up?
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How is NZ's tertiary sector stacking up?

NZ's Productivity Commission calls for views on modernising the £5bn tertiary education sector for future challenges.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Feb 2016
Brydge iPad keyboards available now for Kiwi students
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Brydge iPad keyboards available now for Kiwi students

Brydge has released new wireless keyboards in New Zealand for secondary and tertiary students who want to turn their iPad into an education tool.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 9th Feb 2016
New Zealand tops OECD countries in education investment
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New Zealand tops OECD countries in education investment

New Zealand tops OECD countries in education spending, committing more of its public spending to education than most others.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Nov 2015
Government looks to update NZ's tertiary education
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Government looks to update NZ's tertiary education

The Government is investigating new models of tertiary education that fit better with the changing demands of today's world.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 6th Nov 2015
Do dropping tertiary rolls mean slim times for suppliers?
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Do dropping tertiary rolls mean slim times for suppliers?

Tertiary enrolments are set to topple going into 2016, but it is uncertain how this will impact the demand for IT resources in the tertiary sector.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Oct 2015
IT employers look past formal education to find innovators
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IT employers look past formal education to find innovators

Employers are shifting focus from qualifications to workplace culture and innovative thinking when hiring, according to AbsoluteIT.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Oct 2015
Tertiary providers required to publish graduate employment outcomes
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Tertiary providers required to publish graduate employment outcomes

All universities, wānanga and polytechnics will be required to publish information about the employment status and earnings of graduates as of 2017.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Sep 2015

Global Stories

Tertiary education stories

Students concerned that the tertiary sector isn't tackling tech trends
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Students concerned that the tertiary sector isn't tackling tech trends

Victoria University of Wellington Students' Association (VUWSA) has called for more focus on providing service quality and innovation.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 28th Jul 2016
A modern solution for a modern problem: IBM tackles cyber security
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A modern solution for a modern problem: IBM tackles cyber security

IBM unveils Watson for Cyber Security, leveraging cognitive tech and collaboration with top US universities to tackle modern cyber threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Tue, 31st May 2016
NZTC rolls out global online education service
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NZTC rolls out global online education service

New Zealand Tertiary College (NZTC) launches NZTC Global, offering online early childhood qualifications worldwide.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 31st May 2016
Blackboard rolls out two new SaaS offerings
Software-as-a-Service

Blackboard rolls out two new SaaS offerings

Blackboard introduces new SaaS options for its Learning Management System, giving customers more control and flexibility.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Jan 2016
Tertiary institutions need IT and innovation to stay relevant
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Tertiary institutions need IT and innovation to stay relevant

Higher education institutions must invest in understanding how learning is changing to stand out, according to a report by Ovum.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 13th Jan 2016
Demand for online learning courses through the roof
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Demand for online learning courses through the roof

Demand for technology in education, which can be accessed from any location, has sparked a revolution in the online learning segment.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 10th Dec 2015
Blackboard's latest update is all about better communication
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Blackboard's latest update is all about better communication

Blackboard partners with VoiceThread to enhance communication for learners and instructors with video, voice and text commenting.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 8th Dec 2015
A third of Australians not in chosen career
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A third of Australians not in chosen career

With such high proportions of graduates moving into different careers, Australia's education system must prepare students for an uncertain future.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 27th Oct 2015

Stories from Other Regions

Tertiary education stories